...Critical Thinking Reflection Paper Michaela Lyons HUM/115 03/30/15 Amy Gordon Critical Thinking Reflection Paper Part A: What do you want to be when you grow up? A question that was continuously asked by our parents, our teachers and our families. Growing up our possibilities seemed endless, we could go from wanting to become an astronaut to a princess in the matter of a days. Slowly but surely time catches up to us and the daunting question of what you want to be suddenly becomes real. Initially attending college seems extensive, and at one point or another we all question the importance of the obligation put upon us by society. Will college really benefit my future? We all have the drive to pursue the quickest and the easiest route to success but it isn’t always what’s best for us. We need to cultivate our knowledge further to ensure the best future for ourselves. Based on economy and job projections calculated by Georgetown University, in 2018, approximately 63% of jobs will require some college education or a degree (Carnevale, 2010). Which means, in 2018 without an advanced education only %37 of jobs will be available to choose from. A 2011 Pew Research survey found that 57% of Americans felt higher education did not provide students with good value compared to the money spent (Pew Research, 2011). This may provide a good reason for a lack of motivation to attend...
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...I think the reason why HUM115, Critical Thinking is offered at Davidson Community College because critical thinking to be purposeful, self-regulatory judgment which results in interpretation. As it right now, I am using critical thinking to write this forum. Asking myself questions on how to start this forum? What should be added on? Critical thinking can be used to take charge of student’s daily life. As students can learn to think more critically, as they become more proficient at historical, scientific, and mathematical thinking. We as students can develop skills, abilities, and values crucial to be success in everyday life. Like in the textbook says, “To think critically, people must be willing to examine their thinking and put it to some stern tests.” Critical thinking is important in our everyday life. Students can use critical thinking to solve problems or answer questions. Basically, students uses critical thinking every day at school. I’m attending Davidson Community College for my Associates in Medical Assisting and I know I will be using a lot of critical thinking in the health field. Every moment of my life, I use critical thinking about my problems and issues. This online class is my first online class ever. I have never attended online classes before. I do not know what to expect but just to make sure I do my assignments online and checking my Moodle and email to make sure I am on track. Online class students have more time to reflect on responses and practice critical...
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...Solving Personal Problems: Apply the Five-Steps Model Health Issue-Boop Lisa G. Ross HUM115 June 20, 2016 Wei Xiong Solving Personal Problems: Apply the Five-Step Model Critical thinking is necessary for our daily lives. Applying the five-step model is required for solving problems. One day, Tre’ and I were going to the mall, and all of a sudden I saw my son the floor. At that moment, I thought he was dead. I fell to my knees to see if he was breathing, however, within two minutes the ambulance was there. The distressing part of this was that I had no idea something was severely wrong with my son. That very moment I adopted the five- step model to solve my problem. Defining the problem is the first step to finding out what needs to be resolved. Tre' had a tough time with breathing, coughing, and his fever was very high. It was hard to get his fever down. Factors that could have contributed to the cause is a development of bacteria in the chest. The doctor that was caring for Tre' kept me informed of the details of Tre's case. Dr. Jones came up with possible solutions for this bacteria that caused this infection or virus in his lungs which was prednisone and antibiotics. The doctors thought this solution would help Tre’ get better. This solution was effective to treat the infection. However, it did not treat the disease. There were other steps that Tre had to take to try to help treat the disease. Exercising his lungs with breathing...
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...College Desgrees Lola Smith HUM115/ Critical Thinking in Everyday Life 2/2/16 Ms. S University of Phoenix College Degrees Question: Will receiving a college degree improve your career opportunities? In my own personal opinion, the answer to the above question is yes, you can improve many opportunities especially your career choice if you have a college degree. According to "The Benefits of a College Degree" (2014-2016), “While high school graduates can look forward to entry-level positions in non-skilled positions, graduates with a four-year bachelor’s degree will qualify for a much greater range of higher paying entry- and upper-level career positions”(). Studies show that not only do graduates enhance their job opportunities but also satiability for themselves, higher earnings and great benefits for their families. Using critical thinking to answer this question was very useful. I looked at both positions of the answer I gave, as in looking at it without a degree and with one. Critical thinking taught me to look at every option and not just one. When I looked for the answers online it also gave me many other outside perspectives on this topic. But thinking critically helped me to believe in my own answer and be confident with it. I believe I will continue to keep trying to use critical thinking as much as I can in my everyday life. This class taught me to not just pick an answer but to think before picking and see from others point of view. I will try to continue...
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...2012 Catalog Volume 20 Issue 1 March 5, 2012 – December 31, 2012 This Catalog contains information, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements that were correct at the time of publication and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Enrollment Agreement entered into between the Student and ECPI University. In keeping with the educational mission of the University, the information, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements contained herein are continually being reviewed, changed and updated. Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding. Students are responsible for keeping informed of official policies and meeting all relevant requirements. When required changes to the Catalog occur, they will be communicated through catalog inserts and other means until a revised edition of the Catalog is published. The policies in this Catalog have been approved under the authority of the ECPI University Board of Trustees and, therefore, constitute official University policy. Students should become familiar with the policies in this Catalog. These policies outline both student rights and student responsibilities. The University reserves the right and authority at any time to alter any or all of the statements contained herein, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation, to change or discontinue programs of study, to amend any regulation or policy affecting the student body, to increase tuition and fees, to deny admission, to revoke an offer...
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